Upcoming Changes to Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility
10/12/12
By: Kelly Morrison
United States is once again proposing changes to the standard I-9 eligibility form. The commentary period on the amended form is open until October 15, 2012, at which time USCIS will evaluate suggestions and issue an implementation …
D&O Insurance Policies Now Tailored to Health Care Organizations
10/12/12
By: Kelly Morrison
The new wave of insurance policies explicitly addresses antitrust and HIPAA concerns unique to the medical industry.
Please visit the following link for more information: D&O Insurance for Healthcare Organizations: Our Prescription for Better Coverage.
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10/12/12
By: Dana Maine
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court granted cert in a case out of the Supreme Court of Texas, Minton v. Gunn, et al., 80 USLW 353547, 81 USLW 3028 (U.S. Oct. 5, 2012) (No. 11-1118).
The …
New Jersey Imposes Another Posting Requirement on Employers
10/5/12
By: Brad Adler
In addition to a record keeping requirement notice, a family leave insurance notice and others, New Jersey employers now will be required to post and distribute to employees a notice of their right to work in an …
The Marketing Risks of Insurance Related Litigation
10/4/12
By: Seth Kirby
Nationally syndicated radio host Clark Howard recently targeted auto insurer Progressive in his “Clarkrageous Moment,” a segment in which he expresses his outrage over various topics. In this instance, his outrage stemmed from an auto accident in …
Protecting Corporate Directors and Officers in Uncertain Times
10/1/12
By Kelly Morrison
Georgia’s wave of bank closures following the subprime mortgage crisis gave this state the dubious distinction of first place, with a whopping 70 banking institutions (and counting) folding under the weight of the financial crisis.
Have You Filed Federal Reports for Your Employees?
10/1/12
By Ben Mathis
For many employers, the deadline to file various reports to Federal agencies regarding their employees was September 30th. This includes filings for EEO-1, the Employer Information Report, and the Veterans Employment Report, commonly known as …
FINRA Clarifies “Know Your Customer” and “Suitability” Rules
10/1/12
By Joyce Mocek
FINRA Rule 2090, effective July 9, 2012, has streamlined and replaced the former NASD Rule 405, the “Know Your Customer” standard. The new rule contains a “reasonable diligence” standard, compared to the old rule requirement of “use …
California Becomes Third State to Limit Access to Employees' Social Media Accounts
10/1/12
By: David Cole
On Thursday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law that significantly limits when California employers may ask employees and job applicants for social media information. Under the new law, an employer cannot require or request an employee …
Employer Reporting Deadlines Fast Approaching
9/20/12
By: Ben Mathis
For many employers, the deadline to file various reports to federal agencies regarding their employers is September 30th. This includes filings for EEO-1, the Employer Information Report, and the Veterans Employment Report, commonly known as the VETS-100 …
FINRA Clarifies “Know Your Customer” and “Suitability” Rules
9/17/12
By: Joyce Mocek
FINRA Rule 2090, effective July 9, 2012, has streamlined and replaced the former NASD Rule 405, the “Know Your Customer” standard. The new rule contains a “reasonable diligence” standard, compared to the old rule requirement of “use …
Hospital Found Liable After Lawyers Intimidate Expert
9/17/12
By: Scott Rees
A default judgment was recently entered against a local hospital, based on the actions of its attorneys. In entering the default judgment, the judge determined that the local hospital’s attorneys intimidated the plaintiff’s expert physician witness to …